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"JFK" airport in New York got its first body-scanner

New York, USA - For now, only for passengers traveling with "American Airlines"

Last week-end, the first body-scanner was installed at "John F. Kennedy" airport in New York. Soon other imaging machines be installed in other air-stations of the City, in the context of the increasing of security measures decided by the USA (see AVIONEWS). For now, the security measure will be taken only for passengers traveling with "American Airlines", but will soon spread to other spots of...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1122191
Rome, Italy, 10/26/2010 13:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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